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Marvin Odum Named CEO of InterGen
"Carlos has been a strong and energetic leader of InterGen. He has led the tremendous growth of the business, making it one of the leading global power generation companies today," said Linda Cook, CEO of Shell Gas & Power and an InterGen Board member. "I would personally like to thank Carlos on behalf of the InterGen board for his commitment and drive."
Marvin Odum is currently Director for the Americas for Shell Gas & Power, based in London. He joined Shell Gas & Power in April 2001, having previously been Vice President, Business Development and Technology, for Shell Exploration & Production in Houston, Texas. Since joining Shell in 1982 as an engineer, he has held a variety of management positions in technical and commercial operations across several businesses. Mr. Odum, who currently serves on the InterGen Board, will assume his new role as InterGen CEO on June 1, 2003.
"Marvin adds a wealth of energy industry experience to the InterGen team," said Tim Statton, president of Bechtel Enterprises. "His operations experience will play a key role as the company focuses on the effective management of its power generation assets, and continues to pursue selective new development opportunities. We greatly appreciate Shell making him available."
"I am delighted to have been appointed as InterGen CEO. InterGen is one of the leading power development companies with an impressive global portfolio of power facilities," commented Odum. "I am both confident and excited about the challenges that lie ahead.
InterGen has shown that it has the strength to compete successfully in difficult market conditions. I am looking forward to building on the good work that has been done by Carlos and taking InterGen further as a leading power provider worldwide."
Marvin Odum holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas and an MBA from the University of Houston. He is married and has three children.
InterGen is a global power generation firm. The Company is operating or building a total of 20 power stations representing 16,220 megawatts (MW). It also has an additional 4,575 MW of projects in active development. The Company has projects operating, under construction, or in development in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Colombia, Mexico, China, Egypt, Turkey, Brazil, Australia, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and Singapore. InterGen is a Shell-Bechtel venture.